Is ACD-A required for the Intra-operative System?
We recommend the use of an Anticoagulant prior to collection of shed blood into an Autovac system. It is imperative that an Anticoagulant be used prior to the accumulation of blood products into an Intra-operative System. Even the use of systemic anticoagulation such as Heparin does not preclude the need to aspirate anticoagulant into the System.
